December 21st marks the winter solstice and the longest night of the year. On this day, DuPage community members will take time to remember the 6 members of our community who died while experiencing homelessness. This week, DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st
On November 7th, 400 attendees gathered at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn for DuPagePads’ annual inspirational breakfast. This 16th annual event raised over $110,000 for programs and services to help people move from a pad on the floor, to a key in the door!
DuPagePads was one of 36 not-for-profit organizations to receive a grant at the DuPage Foundation’s Spring Grant Awards Breakfast. The grant received will help underwrite DuPagePads Family Outreach program.
Continental Motors of Naperville and DuPagePads present the 8th annual Drive for 95. Fifteen teams will compete with the goal of raising $95,000 for DuPagePads mission to end homelessness. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Autobahn C
Laughing, Listening and Letting Go - DuPagePads New Improv Class. Starting this year, DuPagePads began providing improv classes at our Client Service Center for those who are homeless. Led by volunteer Jenn Fondel, who studied for a year at Second City, these improv activities provide
DuPagePads Strikes Back is a great team-building activity for a company, perfect for spending time with family and a fun way to socialize with friends. The day of the event, bowlers receive a t-shirt, pizza, soda and ice cream. Additionally, there are many great raffle prizes and sile
DuPage County Board members voted to designate December 21st as National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day. This year, we will remember 10 members of our community who died while experiencing homelessness and the six people who died victims of domestic violence.
Wake Up your Spirit Breakfast with Eric Soderholm - DuPagePads - Join DuPagePads and keynote speaker Eric Soderholm, on Wed, Nov 8, 7:00am-8:30am, for our Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast at Benedictine University in Lisle. Start your morning with an uplifting message of hope! Tickets ar
2014 Received Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator
2013 Recertification of Standards for Excellence Seal of Excellence
Receives 2013 Award from Spirit of Volunteerism Fund of The DuPage Community Foundation to create and implement new online volunteer training.
2013 winner of $10,000 worth of in-kind items from Ikea as a result of an online voting contest for items in DuPage Pads’ Permanent Supportive Housing apartments.
Glancer Magazine’s 2012 Reader’s Choice Award Winner for Favorite Charity, Wheaton-Glen Ellyn
2012 Edwin Deicke Large Not-for-Profit of the Year Gamon Award from the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
2011 Community Builder Award from Elmhurst Masonic Lodge #941
2011 Naperville Junior Woman’s Club Community Improvement Partner
2010 Annual Award for Business Excellence/Notable Nonprofit
2010 Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year
2009 Standards for Excellence Institute’s Seal of Excellence
2008 Robert Christ Affordable Housing Award by the DuPage Homeownership Center
2006 Annual Fund Achievement Awards Honorable Mention
2005 Agency Partner of the Year by United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
2005 Annual Award for Business Excellence/Notable Not-For-Profit by the Business Ledger
2002 Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce